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BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon moved into the last 16 of the US$1.25 million China Masters, but fellow Thais Pornpicha Choeikeewong and mixed doubles pair Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai suffered early exits yesterday (Sept 17).

Thursday 18 September 2025 10:30 AM

Phuket Student Sports Competition gets underway

ALL SPORTS: The official opening ceremony of the 2025 Student, University and Public Sports Competition took place on Wednesday (Sept 3).

Friday 5 September 2025 10:00 AM

Shi downs Kunlavut to win first world title

BADMINTON: World number one Shi Yuqi of China fought from behind to beat Thai reigning champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men’s singles badminton world championship final on Sunday (Aug 31), while Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi beat Chen Yufei of China in the women’s showpiece.

Tuesday 2 September 2025 10:00 AM

Phuket Student Sports Competition underway

ALL SPORTS: This year’s Phuket City Municipality Student Sports Competition got underway on Monday (July 14) with seven schools across the island pitting themselves against each other in a variety of different sporting disciplines.

Wednesday 16 July 2025 03:26 PM

Aimsaard sisters, new mixed duo steal show

BADMINTON: Aimsaard sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn won their second title in two weeks, while Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat claimed their biggest career win in Canada on Sunday (July 6).

Tuesday 8 July 2025 12:30 PM

Aimsaard sisters end dry spell with US Open title

BADMINTON: Aimsaard sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn claimed the women’s doubles title at the BWF US Open in Iowa on Sunday (June 29).

Thursday 3 July 2025 10:00 AM

Patama named BAT honorary life president

BADMINTON: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been named honorary life president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT).

Friday 13 June 2025 10:00 AM

Mixed pair settle for second best in Indonesia

BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran missed out on a chance to win their fourth title of the year after losing in the final of the US$450,000 (B14.7 million) BWF Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Sunday (June 8).

Tuesday 10 June 2025 09:28 AM

Kunlavut confirmed as new World No.1

BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn has officially been confirmed as the new World No.1 player after the latest rankings were released on Tuesday (June 3) by the World Badminton Federation (BWF).

Thursday 5 June 2025 11:30 AM

Kunlavut makes it day of double joy for Thai shuttlers

BADMINTON: New world No.1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn capped off a historic week by winning the US$1 million BWF Singapore Open yesterday (June 1).

Monday 2 June 2025 09:00 AM

Phuket provincial sports finals readies for kick-off

ALL SPORTS: Details for this year’s Phuket qualifying leg of the national youth sports finals have been confirmed as the province seeks out local and national sports stars of the future.

Thursday 29 May 2025 10:00 AM

Thai shuttlers advance at Singapore Open

BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran moved into the second round of the BWF Singapore Open yesterday (May 27).

Wednesday 28 May 2025 09:00 AM

Kunlavut joy as he wins Thailand Open

BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn was crowned the men’s singles champion of the US$475,000 (approximately B16 million) BWF Thailand Open 2025 yesterday (May 18).

Monday 19 May 2025 10:00 AM

Patama quits BAT after becoming world badminton head

BADMINTON: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has stepped down as president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) after being elected unopposed as chief of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) recently.

Tuesday 13 May 2025 09:00 AM

Kunlavut, Supanida lead Thai charge in Bangkok

BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn has been drawn to face Chinas Lei Lanxi in the first round, while Supanida Katethong will begin her title defence with an all-Thai clash at the BWF Toyota Thailand Open 2025 next week.

Friday 9 May 2025 10:00 AM

Multi-sport ‘Phuket Recreation Games’ underway

ALL SPORTS: A multi-sport event designed to encourage local residents to pursue a healthier lifestyle is underway in Phuket.

Friday 2 May 2025 09:14 AM

Top action expected at the Toyota Thailand Open 2025

BADMINTON: Officials held a press conference on Tuesday (Apr 22) to confirm details for the highly anticipated upcoming Toyota Thailand Open 2025.

Saturday 26 April 2025 10:00 AM

Thai shuttlers ready to battle world’s best in China

BADMINTON: Thailand’s badminton stars will be up against the world’s top players at the Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 in Xiamen, China, starting on Sunday (Apr 27).

Thursday 24 April 2025 10:00 AM

Phuket praised for hosting world badminton tournament